Bilingual Development & Events Coordinator

Bilingual Development & Events Coordinator
HQ Based (Toronto) – June 2014

Founded in France in 1979, Action Against Hunger/Action contre la Faim (ACF) is one of the world's most important international humanitarian organizations although we are unique in targeting malnutrition as the focal point of our programmes. Our focus on hunger and its underlying causes leads to profound and positive changes in the most vulnerable communities where we work. Malnutrition is treatable and affordable. We are respected innovators, our research is widely published and we have a reputation for results. The ACF network now works in over 47 countries with a staff of over 5000 staff and volunteers.

ACF Canada is responsible for global leadership of the SMART nutrition survey methodology, recruiting professionals to work in the field, advocacy and fundraising to increase public, government and donor support for a world free from hunger. Today we are just beginning to be known by Canadians and there is a great deal we are doing to build awareness of ACF and, importantly, of the need to keep nutrition at the centre of the Canada’s development agenda.

Responsibilities

The Bilingual Development & Events Coordinator report into the Director of Marketing and Donor Engagement and will play a key role in helping to build donor relationships, manage events and handle donor service inquiries.

• Conduct research to identify donor prospects, including foundations and individual donors.
• Work with the Director, Marketing & Donor Engagement to prepare donor proposals, reports, presentations, collateral material and all key donor correspondence.
• Manage and maintain relationships with French individual mid-level giving donors.
• Assist with stewardship and fulfillment obligations for foundations and donors.
• Manage the solicitation, cultivation and stewardship of French schools across Canada for the Race Against Hunger youth event.

- Help manage the 3rd party event strategy and project manage the development of the toolkit and collateral.

• Support the set up and maintenance of the online fundraising system (Artez) and provide assistance to fundraisers who encounter issues with their fundraising page.
• Plan and attend all donor, foundation and other cultivation events.
• Maintain and regularly update department calendar of proposals, reports and solicitation deadlines.
• Support execution for the process of charitable tax receipts and thank you letters to all donors.
• Manage data entry and gift processing for new donations.
• Develops and prepares a variety of database reports, queries, and exports.
• Handle all incoming calls, manage incoming mail and email donor service inquiries.

Specific Conditions

Starting Date: June 2014

Staff work a five-day, 37.5-hour work week. However, the different tasks involved may sometime require irregular working hours, particularly in times of crisis. In addition to regular vacation allocations, ACF Canada offers generous time off during the end of year holiday period and summer. The position is based in Toronto with some travels to Quebec province. All ACF Canada employees are eligible for standard health

and dental benefits after three months of employment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in not-for-profit fundraising.
• Equal fluency in both English and French a requirement (writing and speaking).
• Experience in writing proposals.
• Developing relationships with individual donors an asset.
• Working knowledge of the international development field.
• Sound knowledge of fundraising theory and strategies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to respond efficiently to changing workflow needs.
• Ability to work to tight timelines and in a time-pressured schedule.
• Adaptable to a flexible work schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Experience with database software an asset.
• Legally able to work in Canada

How to apply:

We are looking for a high energy, motivated and dynamic professional to complement the ACF team. If you think this could be you, please send your CV and cover letter to the attention of the Head of Human Resources atrec@actioncontrelafaim.ca by April 4th 2014. In the subject line, write: ACF-Ca / Bilingual Development & Events Coordinator. No telephone calls please.

To learn more about our work, visit us at: www.actioncontrelafaim.ca